2012 Ducati 848 EVO Corse SE for a STEAL! Back to life, and better than ever!

I talk about it, and then ride it.

My 2012 848 EVO Corse Special Edition is a very kewl bike! Like a really expensive sewing machine... that needs constant maintenance... I love it!

In addition to the things I mention in the video, another perk of this particular bike is it's former owner went all out and fitted up the Factory Ducati Termignoni carbon fiber slip-on kit that came with a high flow air filter AND a retuned ECU. That little package was $3100 new!!! It runs WELL!

The cost of ownership for these bikes is high in comparison to a competitive Japanese Supersport machine. I had to purchase a Ducati specific Pit Bull rear stand, along with several tools that I needed for the belt change and removal of the rear wheel and adjustment of the chain. If you aren't able to do most of the mechanical work yourself, it can get expensive quickly, but they are fun to work on.

The cam belt swap, especially once you've already done one, is not all that hard. But you do have to remove the side fairings, the tank, seat, and some other stuff, so it takes a while, and you need to be meticulous. If you're going to give it a shot, I would suggest watching some videos and definitely purchasing a tool for holding the cams in place. One of them is a real beeyatch to work with, as it is under load...

The adjustment technique for the belts was something new to me in the world of motorcycles, but luckily, I've been tuning stringed instruments forever, and with an app on my phone and a lavaliere mic, it was pretty straightforward. A lot like tuning guitar strings.

Overall, this is a superb sportbike, and is easy to ride fast. The tech on this model, even though it is basically 10 years old, is equal to pretty much anything on the market right now, and the twin is just so satisfying to romp on. It makes very usable power all through the rev range, and the chassis and suspension offer a lot of feedback while still keeping both wheels in line, for the most part. It is a lively ride, though.

My biggest gripe about this bike is actually the gearing. I don't know what circumstance could arise that this thing's 6th gear would become useful. It is geared very high. Needs about 3 teeth more on the rear sprocket. I will upgrade soon, but I'll have to swap the chain as well, because it will then need two more links to work properly.